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24th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE PASS

24th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE PASS

 12/04/2009 – 12/04/2009
Location: Downtown Pass Christian
2nd ANNUAL MARDI GRAS MAMBO-CUE!

2nd ANNUAL MARDI GRAS MAMBO-CUE!

 02/13/2010 – 02/13/2010
Location: War Memorial Park, Highway 90, Pass Christian
EDDIE GRIFFIN

EDDIE GRIFFIN

 11/20/2009 – 11/20/2009
Location: IP Casino Resort & Spa, 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi
MOLLY RINGWALDS

MOLLY RINGWALDS

 12/31/2009 – 12/31/2009
Location: IP Casino Resort & Spa, 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi

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Lighthouse Park

  • Hancock Bank Plaza, 14th Street
  • Gulfport, MS 39503

Overview:

Lighthouse Park, originally dubbed Harbor Square Park, is a 56,000-square-foot grassy commons, featuring a custom-designed fountain and myriad coastal symbolism! The focal point of the park is a custom-designed lighthouse fountain; symbolizing the Gulf Coast’s Hurricane Katrina experience and the remarkable resilience of the region’s people! 

The free-form masonry curve near the oak trees denotes the Mississippi coastline. The boulders scattered among the oaks represent the barrier islands in the Mississippi Sound, and the escalating bursts of water progressing from the “concrete coastline,” replicate Hurricane Katrina’s rising surge. Sprays encircling the fountain’s lighthouse logo symbolize inland floods pushed by the storm surge. At the fountain’s center, the highest geysers jet dramatically skyward to celebrate the Coast’s inevitable recovery! Black pavers among the park’s grey stone walkways honor each Mississippian lost in the storm.

Lighthouse Park offers visitors a place to reflect, relax, and enjoy the downtown experience!